Overview
Location: Dorchester – 37 hours per week. The team meets in Dorchester on Tuesdays for a weekly team meeting with flexibility to work from home. Court attendance, usually at Bournemouth County Court, may also be required.
Contract
Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 3 months (Temporary)
Clearance: DBS
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Qualified Lawyer, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
* Degree-level education.
* Post-qualification experience in relevant practice areas.
* Ability to draft legal documentation, research, problem-solve, and undertake advocacy.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and judgement skills.
* Ability to manage workload priorities, work under pressure, and deliver to deadlines.
* Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
* Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Desirable
* Experience working within a local authority legal department.
* Knowledge and experience of Local Government Law.
* Understanding of democratic decision-making processes in a local government environment.
Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help
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